Seattle Mariners OF Gabe Gross went 1-for-3 with his first spring homer, two runs scored and three RBI Thursday, March 10, reports Greg Johns, of MLB.com. Gross is competing for a reserve outfielder spot.

Seattle Mariners OF Michael Saunders remains in contention for the Opening Day job in left field, but there is an open competition for the job, reports Kirby Arnold, of the Everett Herald. Veterans Milton Bradley and Gabe Gross, as well as a host of other young players, are also in the mix. "I know left field isn't going to be handed to anybody," Saunders said. "That person is going to have to earn and deserve the starting spot."